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UNICEF was established in the aftermath of World War II to help children whose lives and futures were at risk – no matter what country they were from. More than 75 years after UNICEF’s founding, the world faces a variety of momentous crises including armed conflict, the effects of climate change, economic downturn and the fallout from the COVID-19…, 6 WAYS UNICEF GETS RESULTS, 1. Local presence, global reach, UNICEF is active in more than  190 countries and territories . Our vast network of skilled and committed staff means we can take successful approaches from one place in the world and adapt them to meet challenges elsewhere, helping drive results for children and young people at a global scale.  Safe births: A mother and her newborn 356 million…, 2. Unlocking greater impact for children, As one of the world’s largest buyers of lifesaving supplies such as vaccines and ready-to-use therapeutic food, UNICEF has unique leverage with suppliers. Our expertise in anticipating demand, a strong knowledge of markets and ability to work with industry enables UNICEF to consider production and supply chain challenges, provide timely access to…, 3. Emergency response and readiness, UNICEF is on the ground before, during and after humanitarian emergencies. Our global supply chain and local presence mean we can get help to where it's needed fast – we can ship lifesaving supplies almost anywhere in the world within 72 hours. Just as important, UNICEF stays and delivers. How we respond in crises lays the foundation for long-term…, 4. New solutions to old problems, Innovation is at the heart of UNICEF’s ability to achieve results for children and young people. Our global innovation centre helps scale up proven solutions, while a dedicated innovation fund provides financial resources to promising early-stage projects. The results? A new wave of technologies and products to help us reach the hardest-to-reach…, 5. Powerful partnerships, Strong partnerships with governments, NGOs, civil society and the private sector make UNICEF’s work for children possible. In turn, our credibility, impartiality and record of achieving results make us a partner of choice. Global brands – from Ikea and Lego to Microsoft – leverage their resources and drive innovation to help children and young…, 6. An influential voice for children, UNICEF is the world’s leading voice for – and with – children. Impartial and non-political, we are never silent about violations of children’s rights. Our research and reports are a leading source of data and information on the situation of children and young people around the world for journalists, researchers, policy makers and advocates. Our…

Governments and education stakeholders around the world are urged to endorse the  Commitment to Action on Foundational Learning  to ensure all children, including the most marginalized, develop foundational learning to realize their full potential and participate in society. Nearly six-out-of-ten children globally are estimated to be affected by…, Commitment to Action on Foundational Learning, Ensure foundational learning as a key element to transform education 1.    Low learning levels – the barrier children face   a.    The pre-COVID learning crisis has been made even more severe by the pandemic. Currently it is estimated that, globally, six out of every ten children suffer from learning poverty: they are unable to read and understand…, Endorsements, NEW REPORT: Less than half of all countries surveyed have a specific focus on foundational literacy and numeracy in their national curriculum. > learn more 🔎 See which government are  making progress on foundational learning From Governments Argentina Armenia Belgium Belize Brazil Bulgaria Cambodia Central African Republic Chile Colombia Cote d…

The world is facing a learning crisis. Millions of children and young people are not developing the skills they need to break out of poverty. The growth of technology and the increasingly broad range of actors providing online learning means we can deliver learning opportunities anywhere, at any time. But more than half of the world’s children and…, Are we listening to the Unstoppable?, Fostering partnerships across public and private sectors – and with young people themselves – is the only way to do this. That is why the Reimagine Education initiative is asking partners to come together in a global movement. As this revolution advances around the world, UNICEF is calling for: The most vulnerable children and young people to be…, Resources, Read a review of evidence documenting the effectiveness of digital learning solutions . Check out our  Summary Case for Investment  in digital learning. Download the Reimagine Education brochure . Watch former UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore on the vision to revolutionize education through connectivity and quality digital learning for…

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Violence, exploitation, discrimination – all everyday threats to the safety of refugee and migrant children and children affected by the horrors of conflict. The dangers to these children have only intensified as countries across the globe have battled the COVID-19 pandemic. As we plan for the future and  reimagine a fairer world for every child,…, Donate to help children unlock their full potential, The children behind the game, It goes without saying that in the real world, these children’s journeys are anything but a game. The challenges Pouya, Sama and Nora have faced – physical and emotional – have required them to draw upon deep reservoirs of strength and determination. But none of this has dulled their passion or optimism. Read about their lives, what motivates them…, How you can make a difference, UNICEF works every day to help make communities more inclusive for refugee and migrant children and ensure they are given a fair chance: from campaigning for the rights of displaced children, to educating and empowering them with new skills and opportunities, to helping them settle into their new lives. When we work together, we can do things…

UNICEF works for the rights of every child, every day, across the globe

UNICEF’s Data Must Speak Initiative (DMS) helps countries unlock existing data to expand access to education and improve learning for all. DMS provides direct technical assistance in Chad, Madagascar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, the Philippines, Togo and Zambia. Our profile cards have also been a source of inspiration in countries like Kenya and Uganda…, Madagascar, In Madagascar, DMS has supported the development, production and use of district and school profile cards that provide comparative education data. The profile cards are shared with policymakers, school management and community members to catalyse discussions on how to improve school performance. General presentation DMS Madagascar .pdf General…, Nepal, In Nepal, DMS helped develop an equity index that can be used to inform government planning and budgeting and direct support to lagging school districts. The Government of Nepal used the index in 2016–17 to identify the five most disadvantaged districts and provide additional funding to reduce the number of out-of-school children in those…, Philippines, In 2016, the Government of the Philippines, with support from DMS, developed a hardship index to determine the level of special allowances to teachers working in the most challenging areas – with the aim of deploying and retaining experienced teachers in disadvantaged schools. The index combines factors of hardship, including travel times,…, Togo, In Togo, DMS has supported the development, production and use of district and school profile cards that provide comparative education data. The profile cards are shared with policymakers, school management and community members to catalyse discussions on how to improve school performance. General presentation of the DMS initiative in Togo Profile…, Zambia, In Zambia, DMS has supported the development, production and use of district and school profile cards that provide comparative education data. The profile cards are shared with policymakers, school management and community members to catalyse discussions on how to improve school performance. General presentation DMS Zambia.pdf General presentation…

To address challenges that keep children from going to school and learning, decision makers need data. Information on who's missing out on education and why is critical for building stronger and more equitable education systems. With reliable data, policymakers, school managers, teachers and communities can identify problems, pose solutions and…, Data Must Speak on the ground, In collaboration with national stakeholders, Data Must Speak develops context-specific tools and resources for understanding education data. These materials can be shared with and adapted for other country settings, arming communities around the world with information on how their schools are resourced and how they perform relative to others…, Related news and stories, Resources, Data Must Speak Formative Evaluation Final Report Positive Deviance Research – UNICEF Office of Research-Innocenti, Contact us, For further information, please contact Nicolas Reuge ( nreuge@unicef.org ).

Overview, Education knowledge management dashboard, Case studies, Adolescent education and skills, Improving students' mental health in Bangladesh Improving the quality of lower secondary through inquiry-based learning and skills development (Argentina) An online career portal strengthens career guidance among secondary students in India and helps them plan for future educational and work opportunities An online career portal strengthens career…, Climate change and education, Schools as platforms for climate action (Cambodia) Schools as platforms for climate action (Cambodia) Paving the way for a climate resilient education system (India) Youth act against climate and air pollution impacts (Mongolia), Early childhood education, Early environments of care: Strengthening the foundation of children’s development, mental health and wellbeing (Bhutan) Native language education paves the way for preschool readiness (Bolivia) Native language education paves the way for preschool readiness (Bolivia) Developing cross-sector quality standards for children aged 0-7 (Bulgaria)…, Equity and inclusion, Inclusive education for children with disabilities Strengthening policies to mainstream disability inclusion in pre-primary education (Ethiopia) National early screening and referrals are supporting more young children with disabilities to learn (Jamaica) National early screening and referrals are supporting more young children with disabilities…, Education in emergencies, Creating classrooms that are responsive to the mental health needs of learners, including refugees (Poland) Return to school (Argentina) Return to school (Argentina) Learning from the education sector’s COVID-19 response to prepare for future emergencies (Bangladesh) Learning from the education sector’s COVID-19 response to prepare for future…, Learning assessments, Assessment for learning (Afghanistan) Formative assessment places student learning at the heart of teaching (Ethiopia) Formative assessment places student learning at the heart of teaching (Ethiopia) Strengthening teacher capacity for formative assessment (Europe and Central Asia) Strengthening teacher capacity for formative assessment (Europe and…, Primary education / Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Supporting Teachers to Improve Foundational Learning for Syrian Refugee Students in Jordan Empowering teachers in Guinea: Transformative solutions for foundational learning Improving child and adolescent health and nutrition through policy advocacy (Argentina) Improving child and adolescent health and nutrition through policy advocacy (Argentina)…, Reimagine Education / Digital learning, Education 2.0: skills-based education and digital learning (Egypt) Empowering adolescents through co-creation of innovative digital solutions (Indonesia) Virtual instructional leadership course (Jamaica) Virtual instructional leadership course (Jamaica) Learning Bridges accelerates learning for over 600,000 students (Jordan) Learning Bridges…, COVID-19, For COVID-19 education case studies, please click here and filter by area of work (Education) and type (Case Study / Field Notes)., Resources for partners, Learning at the heart of education Key Asks 2021 - National Reviews - SDG 4 Quality Education Key Asks 2021 - National Reviews - SDG 4 Quality Education

Dear children of today and of tomorrow,  Thirty years ago, against the backdrop of a changing world order – the fall of the Berlin Wall, the decline of apartheid, the birth of the world wide web – the world united in defence of children and childhood. While most of the world’s parents at the time had grown up under dictatorships or failing…

The problem, Around the world, attacks on children continue unabated, as warring parties flout one of the most basic rules of war: the protection of children. The protracted nature of conflicts today is affecting the futures of entire generations of children. Without access to education, a generation of children living in conflict will grow up without the…, The solution, A child’s right to education cannot be safeguarded in conflict zones without education itself being protected. Education can be a life-saver. Out of school, children are easy targets of abuse, exploitation and recruitment by armed forces and groups. School should provide a safe space where children can be protected from threats and crises. It is…, What is the Safe Schools Declaration?, The Safe Schools Declaration was opened for state endorsement in Oslo, Norway, in May 2015. It is a political commitment to better protect students, teachers, schools and universities during armed conflict, to support the continuation of education during war, and to put in place concrete measures to deter the military use of schools. Today, 119…, Safe Schools Declaration: Who has endorsed, States, countries and territories that have endorsed the Declaration shown in blue. Source: GCPEA. Information accurate as of 7 February, 2024. This map is stylized and not to scale. It does not reflect a position by UNICEF on the legal status of any country or area or the delimitation of any frontiers. The dotted line represents approximately the…, What is UNICEF’s role?, UNICEF works with states who have endorsed the Declaration and other armed groups to protect education from attack. UNICEF is on the frontlines in conflict-affected countries to develop school safety plans, get children back to learning by providing psycho-social support and informal learning opportunities, training teachers, rehabilitating…

UNICEF works for the rights of every child, every day, across the globe